Senior Engineering Associate

Senior Engineering Associate

Salary

$124,774.68 - $159,428.28 Annually

Location

West Hollywood City Hall - 8300 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Job Type

Full-time Regular Status

Job Number

26-50274-02

Department

Public Works

Division

DPW - Engineering

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

WEHOME

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JOB SUMMARY

Why WeHo

The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique collaboration of people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists, seniors, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment - as well as being proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.

How We Serve

The Engineering Division provides essential services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, and visits West Hollywood. We are responsible for the administration, planning, design, maintenance, and construction management of the Citys critical infrastructure from streets and sewers to traffic signals and storm drains. The Division delivers comprehensive engineering services, including preliminary design, construction inspection, and project management for public works projects. We oversee street and sewer maintenance, coordinate with utility companies, and manage the Capital Improvement Program. Our team handles development review, sanitation systems, traffic engineering, roadway lighting, and drainage evaluation for all new and redeveloped properties.

What Youll Contribute

In this role, the Senior Engineering Associate oversees consultant and contractor contracts and collaborates with City departments, community stakeholders, businesses, and local, county, and state agencies. Responsibilities include performing advanced professional duties such as preparing and presenting materials to the City Council and commissions, as well as developing studies, analyses, reports, agenda items, budgets, workplans, designs, plans, and specifications.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have working knowledge of civil and/or traffic engineering principles, practices, and applicable public contract codes as they relate to capital improvement and development projects.
• Bring hands-on experience with construction project management, including inspection, contract administration, and coordination with contractors and utility companies.
• Be comfortable conducting plan check reviews and issuing permits for building and construction permit applications, applying relevant codes and engineering standards.
• Demonstrate sound analytical skills in preparing infrastructure analysis reports, studies, and budget/cost estimates.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with City staff, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgment on assignments of moderate complexity.

For full position details, please click the job description: Senior Engineering Associate

Reports to: Principal Civil Engineer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Traffic/Transportation Engineering, or related field; and,
• Four to five years of full-time progressively responsible professional-level experience in civil engineering or traffic engineering, including two years of experience in construction project management.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, complex, analytical skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Retirement

The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2% @ 62 for New Members (average of three highest years) or 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan (currently at 7.25%), as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction. Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction. The City does not participate in Social Security.

• $150.00 per month 457 deferred compensation contribution paid by the City (employer contribution). Employee can also make employee contributions toward the same plan. Annual limited is dictated by the IRS.
• $100.00 per month Retiree Health Savings (RHS) account contribution paid by the City (employer contribution).

Health Benefits

• The City covers the full health insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, including children under the age of 26 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).

Leaves

• Vacation Leave:

• 80 hours - less than one year of service;

• 120 hours - 2nd through 5th years of service;

• 140 hours - 6th through 9th years of service;

• 160 hours - after 10 years of service.

• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.

• Personal Leave: 36 hours per year (prorated by quarter).

• 11 City paid holidays.

Other Benefits

• 5/40, 9/80 & 4/10 work schedule (depends on department/divisions operational needs)
• Telework availability ranging from 0%-50% for telework-eligible positions, subject to approval and based on ongoing operational needs of the City.
• Technology stipend ($75.00 per month) for telework-eligible positions.
• LA County MTA E-Pass issued to all WEHOME employees.
• Life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary, plus $20,000, to a maximum of $120,000.
• Disability Insurance: 66 2/3% of salary to cap of $3,077 per week, after a 29-day waiting period for short-term disability.
• Optional Benefits: AFLAC, Supplemental Life Insurance, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Flexible Benefit Plan (FSA) for medical reimbursement and dependent care assistance and cash out of accrued Vacation and Administrative Leaves (if applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement at 100% of the fee schedule for the University of California (UC Tuition Resident fee) for job-related courses pre-approved by the Department Director (up to $15,588 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027) and Required Textbook reimbursement (up to $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027).

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may negatively impact your eligibility for this part of the examination process. Responses with more than 250 words are ideal for essay questions.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of West Hollywood.

By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.

Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid California drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate (PhD)
• N/A

04

If you selected Bachelors degree or higher in the previous question, please indicate your field of study below. If none, type N/A.

05

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required for the Senior Engineering Associate position. Please state if you currently have one (or more) valid licensure of the following:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Traffic Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) in other field(s)
• None of the Above

06

Please attach a copy of your valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) License to your application. Please note: failure to submit a copy of your certificate/license will result in an incomplete application. I have attached/submitted a copy of my certificate/license.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

07

Describe the engineering projects you have been involved in. In your response, please include your role in the project, job title, duties performed, and a description of your level of responsibility. If you have no such experience, enter N/A.

08

Describe your experience reviewing applications and issuing permits for plan checks, developments, and encroachments. If you have no such experience, enter N/A.

09

Please describe your contract management experience, including: preparing, scoring, and awarding bids; hiring and supervising consultants/contractors; and inspecting project sites to ensure compliance with scopes of work and project timelines. If you have no such experience, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of West Hollywood

Address 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard

West Hollywood, California, 90069

Phone (323) 848-6860

Website http://www.weho.org/jobs